Real Estate Licensing in Beverly Hills CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must hold a license to sell, buy, exchange, rent, or lease real property on behalf of others for compensation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] defines a "broker" as a person who, for compensation or valuable consideration, sells or offers to sell, buys or offers to buy, exchanges or offers to exchange, rents or offers to rent, or leases or offers to lease any real property or business opportunity, or who negotiates or attempts to negotiate the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property or a business opportunity.

Any individual acting as a broker or sales associate in Beverly Hills CDP must be licensed by the State of Florida.

How to Get Licensed

Real estate licensing in Florida is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Steps:
1. Complete a 63-hour pre-licensing course approved by DBPR (broker) or 24-hour course (sales associate)
2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Examination
3. Apply to DBPR with proof of course completion and exam passage
4. Upon approval, register with the Florida Real Estate Commission

Specific requirements for broker versus sales associate, including experience prerequisites, are codified in [Fla. Stat. § 489.105].

Local Requirements

Beverly Hills CDP is located in Citrus County, Florida. Consult the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to confirm whether the town has adopted any local licensing, registration, or municipal requirements beyond state law.

Property transactions may require county or local permits or title review through Citrus County. Contact the Beverly Hills Building Department or Citrus County Property Appraiser for local real estate transaction procedures specific to this jurisdiction.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.105] provides exemptions for certain activities. Individuals performing isolated real estate transactions (not in the regular course of business), property owners selling or leasing their own property, and certain employees of financial institutions or government agencies may be exempt. Consult the full statute to determine whether your specific situation qualifies for an exemption.

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Phone: 850-487-1395
- Website: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/real-estate-commission/

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)